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election 2026

Flint added to National Republican Congressional Committee program

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced on Monday that Aaron Flint had been added to the 2026 MAGA Majority program, which gives candidates, “early support, strategic resources, and visibility.” Flint, a former talk-show radio host, has drawn endorsements from a number of Republican leaders, both in Montana and nationally.

Flint sells populist view during GOP debate, Olszewski says federal government the issue

BOZEMAN — For an hour-and-a-half during a Tuesday night Republican primary debate, Aaron Flint, a former talk show radio host running for the state’s Western Congressional district, sounded like he was back on the air. Flint debated Dr. Al Olszewski, the only other Republican running for the

Democrats hold Congressional, Senate primary debates in Helena

All three Democratic candidates for Montana’s eastern district want President Donald Trump impeached and called on Congress to act. The three took the stage on Sunday at the Helena Avenue Theatre as candidates for both U.S. House seats, as well as an open U.S. Senate spot, debated

Montana election officials remind voters of birth year requirement

Ballots for Montana school and special district elections coming up on May 5 are being mailed to voters this week and election officials are reminding Montanans of the new law that requires writing a birth year and signature on a mail ballot envelope before mailing it or returning it. The

Montana GOP financially backs Wilson for SupCo, opposes nonpartisan judicial elections

A new law passed by the Montana Legislature last year opening the door for political parties to become more directly involved in judicial elections has begun to financially pay off in the state Supreme Court race. Judge Dan Wilson, a district court judge in Flathead County making his second run

First financial reports show expensive contested races for Legislature

Following the deadline for 2026 candidates to file for office in early March, those running for the Legislature had to file their first required financial disclosures by March 20, offering the first glimpse at how some campaigns are rolling out. Among many candidates locked in tough primaries — namely those pitting

Eight legislative candidates disqualified from primary list

Eight candidates that filed to run for the Legislature — seven Democrats and one Republican — have been disqualified from the primary election for failing to complete required paperwork. The disqualifications cleared the field of opponents in one election, leaving incumbent Republican Sen. Daniel Zolnikov the de facto winner. He joins 10